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BS in Christian Ministry

Students may earn the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Christian ministry. This degree program
includes a strong foundation in textual, historical,and doctrinal courses, along with both practical and
theoretical courses pertaining to local ministry and the art of preaching.

Requirements for the BS in Christian Ministry

General Education Core*

49

Christian Ministry Major

51

BIB 3000 or 4000 level textual including both Old and New Testament
courses included (3 hours must be 4000 level)

12

BIB 2333 Biblical Studies Tools

3

BIB 2983 Biblical Interpretation

3

BIB 4383 Contemporary Issues in Hermeneutics (Capstone)

3

MIN 1333 Ministry Life

3

MIN 2613 The Congregation

3

MIN 3323 Introduction to Preaching

3

MIN 3523 Practical Issues in Ministry

3

MIN 3613 Pastoral Care

3

MIN 3813 Ministry of the World

3

MIN 4873 Internship

3

THL 2013 Spiritual Formation

3

THL 3793 History and Theology of the Christian Tradition I

3

THL 3893 Special Topics in Historical Theology

3

THL 4003 History and Theology of the Christian Tradition II

3

Minor (recommended)

18

Electives

10

TOTAL FOR CHRISTIAN MINISTRY MAJOR

128

*In the Christian Values unit of General Education, Bible/Ministry Majors
must take REL 1003, REL 1013, MIN 2513, and PHI 2013 or 2933.
PSY 2013 is required in the Human Institutions and Behavior section.